The Warhawks got a big at-bat from right fielder Robbie Meiss. For the game, Meiss went 1-2 with a home run and a walk. He drove in 2 runs and scored once. In the bottom of the first, with a runner on 1st, he stroked a 2-run home run. His 1st home run of the season gave Illinois a 2-0 lead.

"We'll relax tonight and get back after it tomorrow," Baxter said after the game.